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ICON OF THE SEAS Preview Sailing Pt.1 - Embarkation Day Onboard The Largest Cruise Ship In The World

ParoDeeJay
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πŸ‘οΈ 53K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 27:19

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed walkthrough of the embarkation process and initial exploration on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas during a three day preview sailing. After arriving at Port Miami and passing through security, the duo explores various ship features including the Pearl, the two level promenade, and the Surfside neighborhood. They review the family oriented dining options at Surfside Bites, noting the variety of kid friendly and adult options available. The video also includes a tour of a standard balcony cabin, where the creators highlight storage solutions, power outlets, and the relatively low height of the balcony door. Further exploration covers the Central Park area, featuring the new Umi in the Park sushi concept, and the fitness center, which includes a walking track and various exercise machines. The creators conclude their initial tour by navigating the promenade, observing venues like Dueling Pianos and Giovanni's, and noting the presence of various food and beverage stations throughout the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Icon of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are currently on board Royal Caribbean's icon of the Seas for a 3day preview cruise and naming event

we had already booked the 7-Day inaugural so those videos are coming up after this

it was really good they had a lot of healthy options kid-friendly options vegetarian options something for everybody

this is a pleasant place to just escape the hecticness of embarcation day and just relax

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider eating at Surfside Eatery on embarkation day for a quieter experience
βœ“Take advantage of included drinks on preview sailings

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the ship on embarkation day β€” Explore lower interior decks like Surfside for a calmer start

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation day experience like on the Icon of the Seas?
QWhat are the new features and neighborhoods on the ship?

Topics Covered

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